Wildlife film pioneer has died aged 74 ‘immersed in nature and surrounded by friends’, his representatives have said An award-winning wildlife cameraman renowned for his work with David Attenborough has died aged 74 while trekking in Nepal. Doug Allan, described as a “true pioneer” of wildlife film-making, won several Bafta and Emmy awards and was principal camera operator on a number of BBC series including Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet. Continue reading...

Scottish cinematographer Doug Allan is giving a series of live talks around the South Island about his four decades of adventures in the wild.